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Poetry

Poetry is a form of literary art making use of rythmic and aesthetic qualities of language to evoke meanings. Poetry has a long history evolving from folk music.

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Poetry

Volta

Literature; Poetry

The place at which a distinct turn of thought occurs. The term is most commonly used for the characteristic transition point in a sonnet, as between the octave and sestet of a Petrarchan sonnet.

Italian sonnet

Literature; Poetry

The Italian sonnet, also known as the Petrarchan sonnet, is divided into an octave, which typically rhymes abbaabba, and a sestet, which may have varying rhyme schemes. See sonnet.

Italian sonnet

Literature; General literature

The Italian sonnet, also known as the Petrarchan sonnet, is divided into an octave, which typically rhymes abbaabba, and a sestet, which may have varying rhyme schemes. See sonnet.

epyllion

Literature; Poetry

A brief narrative in classical poetry, written in hexametrul Dactyl. Featured mythological themes, usually with a romantic fabric and is characterized by a vivid description, references learned high ...

Tercet

Literature; Poetry

A unit or group of three lines of verse, which are rhymed together or have a rhyme scheme that interlaces with an adjoining tercet.

Tension

Literature; Poetry

The artistically satisfying equilibrium of opposing forces in a poem, usually referring to the use of language and imagery, but often applied to other elements, such as dramatic structure, rhythmic ...

Tenson

Literature; Poetry

A mediaeval competition in verse on the subject of love or gallantry before a tribunal between rival troubadours; also, a subdivision of a chanson composed by one of the competitors.

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